Liz Edmondson Day is taking early retirement to enjoy more time with her family after 28 years at Stanley House Veterinary Group which followed 12 years as a registered veterinary nurse. Liz has played a key role in helping to transform Stanley House Vets into the modern and efficient practice it is today, overseeing its expansion and growth from a team of 23 to more than 80. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Burnley Express, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
During her time, Liz has managed a major revamp at the practice’s main site in Colne as well as the opening of branches in Barnoldswick and Burnley , and a programme of investment in equipment and refurbishment projects. Liz joined in 1996 as a receptionist after suffering a back injury while lifting a dog during her role as a nurse at a neighbouring practice. It wasn’t long before she was promoted to practice manager as she took on increasingly more tasks as new employment laws and health and safety regulations came into force.
Clients turned up unannounced and queued down the street for appointments in her early days. Liz quickly brought in an appointment system which has evolved so that clients can now book appointments, request repeat prescriptions, make payments and even request a video consult with a vet by using a new app, PetsApp, as well as by phone or in person. Sad to be saying farewell to her close-knit team, Liz is confident the pract.
